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  Q&A: How Did Public Supports Lower Poverty in 2021?

  All Californians deserve to be able to put food on the table, pay the rent, and meet their basic needs. In short, no Californian should ever live in poverty. Our state should aspire to be a place where no child or adult struggles to afford their basic needs, and there’s proof that it can be … Continued
  
  Health & Safety Net

  Poverty & Inequality
• Commentary

  5 Ways California Can Support Workers & Families Right Now

  Safe communities, living wages, stable child care, affordable housing, and healthy workplaces. In good times and bad, what Californians need to thrive doesn’t change. We all want to live in flourishing communities and know our family, friends, and neighbors will be OK when a recession, pandemic, inflation, or extreme weather conditions hit. Government and smart … Continued
  California Budget

  COVID-19
• Series

  Tax Justice Explained

  Let’s reimagine California’s tax code to help Californians most in need.
  Taxes & Revenue
• Data Hit

  How to Increase Access to California’s Public Universities

  California is home to the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC), which educate thousands of students every year and help them build strong futures for themselves and their communities. CSU and UC require that high school students complete certain courses, known as A-G courses, to be eligible for admission. However, California … Continued
  Education
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  Californians with Low Incomes Are Hit Hardest by High Costs of Living and Inflation

  For many years, high costs of living have made it difficult for many Californians to keep themselves and their families safely housed, healthy, and nourished. Recent high inflation has made it even harder for people to thrive in California communities. When basic costs go up, Californians with the lowest incomes are particularly likely to struggle … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Data Hit

  California Workers Without Adequate Paid Sick Days as COVID Surge Hits Again

  California workers deserve to be safe, healthy, and thrive. State leaders created COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave to ensure workers were able to take time off to care for themselves and loved ones while following public health guidelines. This temporary policy lapses once again on September 30, 2022. Without it, many workers may have just … Continued
  COVID-19

  Poverty & Inequality
• Report

  Guide to the County Budget Process

  This guide describes the county budget process and timeline and looks at the key steps and players in creating county-level spending plans.
  California Budget
• Data Hit

  California Renters Need Increased Access to Affordable Housing

  With so many Californians struggling to make rent, policymakers must take bold action.
  Housing & Homelessness
• Report

  The 2022-23 California State Budget Explained

  As we begin the 2022-23 fiscal year, state leaders have reached a “nearly final” California state budget agreement, though some details still remain to be finalized and additional budget-related bills will be acted upon in August and beyond. According to legislative summaries, the budget framework includes approximately $235 billion in General Fund spending for 2022-23, … Continued
  California Budget
• Report

  State Leaders Should Prioritize LGBTQ+ Californians’ Mental Health

  Mental health is an essential part of overall health and well-being for Californians no matter one’s age, zip code, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Everyone should have the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, yet LGBTQ+ people disproportionately experience mental health challenges compared to non-LGBTQ+ people.1The acronym “LGBTQ+” is a collective acronym for lesbian, gay, … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Commentary

  State Leaders Need to Provide Significant Relief. Here’s How.

  The 2022-23 state budget is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for state leaders to provide significant relief for Californians
  California Budget
• Report

  Understanding the Governor’s 2022-23 May Revision

  Amid Unprecedented Increases in Revenues, Governor’s Proposal Steers Off Course in Providing Relief to Californians Struggling to Make Ends Meet
  California Budget